Where to watch Chance of a Lifetime (1998) in the UK
Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is currently available to stream in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The wanted to fool the world. But they were only fooling themselves.
Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Chance of a Lifetime on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Disney+
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Chance of a Lifetime.
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John RitterTom Maguire -
Katey SagalIrene Dunbar -
Kim DelgadoLou -
David NaughtonArt Haber -
Stan IvarIvan -
Charles Rahi ChunDoctor -
Jean StapletonMrs. Dunbar -
Julianne ChristieMelissa
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Chance of a Lifetime — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Chance of a Lifetime in the UK?
Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is currently included in subscriptions to HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
Is Chance of a Lifetime on Netflix in the UK?
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Is Chance of a Lifetime on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Is Chance of a Lifetime on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Chance of a Lifetime (1998) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
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